Well known and used in Asia, particularly in India, Red Lentils are a great way of getting a wide range of nutrients like magnesium, zinc, potassium, and B vitamins.
Red Lentils Soup & Chicken Skewers
Nutty flavor of the red lentils…
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Serves: 2
Calories: 650kcal
Daily Value: 36%
Calories: 650kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1121mg | Potassium: 1471mg | Fiber: 33g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5290IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 10mg
Ingredients
Soup:
- 250 gr Red lentils
- 1 carrot
- 1 shallot
- 50 gr sour cream
- chives
- parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Skewers:
- 1 chicken breast fillet
- sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
Topping:
- pumpkin seeds
- pines nuts
- chives
Instructions
Red Lentils Soup
- Chop the shallot and dice the carrot;
- In a saucepan, heat a tablespoon of olive oil. Add the shallot and stir until the shallot becomes translucent;
- Add the carrot and stir for 2 minutes;
- Pour 500 cl of water and the red lentils;Stir and let it simmer for 20 minutes;
- Add the bay leaf for 5 minutes;Take the bay leaf off the saucepan, and add chives and parsley;Add the sour cream;Blend the soup until smooth in a blender or with an immersion blender;
Chicken Skewers
- Cut the chicken breast fillet into medium size pieces of meat;Set the chicken pieces on wood skewers;
- Coat the chicken with sesame seeds;
- Broil the chicken skewers in a frying pan, cook on each side for 7 minutes at medium heat;Pour two tablespoons of soy sauce and continue to cook until glazed;
Topping Bowl or Plate
- Pour a ladle or more of soup, a dash of sour cream, scattered with the pine nuts and the pumpkin seeds;Scattered with some chives;Enjoy!
Calories: 650 kcal | Carbohydrates: 69 g | Protein: 44 g | Fat: 23 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Cholesterol: 49 mg | Sodium: 1121 mg | Potassium: 1471 mg | Fiber: 33 g | Sugar: 6 g | Vitamin A: 5290 IU | Vitamin C: 8 mg | Calcium: 142 mg | Iron: 10 mg
